Hotel Suites in Fresno Provide Ideal Camp for Stage Four of Amgen Bike Tour

CLOVIS, CA--(Marketwire - Mar 23, 2012) - Directing cyclists over more than 750 miles of the pristine California countryside, the 2012 Amgen Tour is set for May 13-20 and this year's schedule includes some new starting and stopping locations for the coveted international event.

Well-known as the largest cycling event in America, Stage Four of this year's Amgen Tour of California will bring cyclists from Sonora to Clovis on Wednesday, May 16 with the route featuring several new climbs and setting the course for a sprint finish. This fourth day of racing will also allow participants and spectators easy access to comfortable hotel suites near Fresno and Clovis for a relaxing stay after a long day of competition. Joining businesses all along the race route, Clovis restaurants and hotels in Fresno and the surrounding area welcome this extraordinary cycling event and the many talented athletes who participate in the grueling eight days of competition.

The Amgen Tour of California, which begins in Santa Rosa and ends in Los Angeles, is a prominent event on the international professional cycling calendar, attracting Olympic medalists and champions from across the world, including renowned Tour de France competitors. Top finishers will gain important, world-ranking points, adding to the drama of this year's elite cycling road race.

Fresno hotel suites like those offered at the stylish Fairfield Inn and Suites Fresno Clovis are ideal for witnessing the competition first-hand as cyclists make their way to Los Angeles. The Fairfield Inn's spacious guest rooms and king suites are comfortably appointed with cotton-rich "Green Tea" bedding ensembles, Neutrogena bath amenities, a microwave, refrigerator and coffee maker / tea service so guests can rest easy while staying connected with Plug-In technology and complimentary wired and wireless high speed Internet at blazing T1 speed. In-room entertainment includes International cable/satellite service and premium movie channels over a 32-inch LCD TV.

An impressive choice among hotels near Yosemite National Park, Kings Canyon and Sequoia, the Fairfield Inn is located just minutes from Fresno Yosemite International Airport and offers easy access to the Save Mart Center, Fresno State University, the Tulare Farm Show, and exceptional shopping options including the fashionable shops at River Park and Fashion Fair Mall.

About the Fairfield Inn & Suites Fresno Clovis Hotel

The Fairfield Inn & Suites Fresno Clovis Hotel welcomes travelers to experience its warm and welcoming atmosphere, exceptional service and vibrant accommodations while lavishing in the benefits of value-added services and complimentary amenities. Guests are greeted each morning with a free hot breakfast buffet adorned with fresh fruit, cereals and morning drinks, for a hearty start, whether heading out on business or enjoying the many local attractions. This Yosemite National Park hotel's added on-site amenities include a heated outdoor pool, whirlpool, fitness center and a 24-hour Market for last-minute needs.